Ep2: Lifting the lid on Intel's €5bn Irish investment
The Business Post Connected Podcast
Release Date: 07/15/2026
The Business Post Connected Podcast
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Welcome to the Business Post Connected Podcast - a weekly dive into the stories dominating the world of tech hosted by Charlie Taylor. Intel is the name on everyone's lips this week after the chipmaker announced a seismic investment of €5 billion in its Irish operation. Charlie visited Intel's Leixlip plant on Monday and spoke to Naga Chandrasekaran, the general manager of Intel Foundry, about how the funds will be deployed, what Intel really thinks of Ireland and the firm's interactions with its largest shareholder - the Trump administration. Charlie is also joined by Business Post...
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